Policy Analyst 
Location: US, CA, Los Angeles
Salary range: 60000-70000
Employment type: Full-time
Required experience: Associate
Required education: Bachelor's Degree
Industry: Health, Wellness and Fitness
Function: Administrative

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Job description:
Choose Health LA (CHLA) is funded by the Centers for Disease and Prevention (CDC) through a contract with the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health (DPH) and Maxim Staffing.  The goal of CHLA is to prevent chronic disease and reduce health disparities in the county’s population through interventions that create healthy and safe environments and improve access to evidence-based clinical preventive services.  Policy Analyst will be assigned to Tobacco Control and Prevention and will manage the tobacco control and prevention contracts selected through RFP and sole source under Choose Health LA to reduce exposure to secondhand smoke and increase access and utilization of effective smoking cessation services. The positions will serve as technical experts, management consultants, and liaisons to community and city partners implementing of policies. The position will coordinate collaborative efforts with funded partners, including convening and facilitating meetings, developing and implementing community action plans, providing input and analysis on the content of proposed policies, researching and analyzing best practices, developing and overseeing evaluation methodologies, and providing public health expertise and data.

Requirements:
The duties of the Policy Analysts include, but are not limited to:a)  Work with the Project Director, Coordinator, and other staff within the Tobacco Control and Prevention Program to develop, implement, and evaluate policy and program efforts that support the goals and objectives of Choose Health LA;b) Coordinate collaborative efforts with funded tobacco control and prevention partners providing leadership, education, technical assistance, and coalition building and make recommendations regarding modification of programs and policies;c) Convene and facilitate meetings with funded partners regarding policy and grant implementation;d) Develop community action plans in collaboration with funded partners;e) Collaborate with funded partners to develop evaluation plans, instruments, and tools and ensure progress toward completion of evaluation activities;f) Collaborate with administrative staff in reviewing and approving budgets, budget modifications, invoices, and reports from funded partners;g) Develop and implement a local tobacco control and prevention educational outreach, which includes conducting needs assessments, developing strategies, building/broadening local tobacco control and prevention coalitions, and assisting in process and outcome evaluations;h) Prepare reports, correspondence, position papers, articles, and power point presentations related to tobacco control and prevention goals, activities, and milestones;i) Support funded partners in conducting tobacco control and prevention educational outreach including reviewing and approving flyers, newsletters, and news articles;j) Review and analyze grant applications, participate in evaluation and selection process, and make recommendations regarding applicant qualifications; andk) Collaborate with DPH staff to develop tobacco control and prevention contracts including SOWs, budgets, program descriptions, requirements, and contract language.Minimum Qualifications:A Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university  AND two years of experience at the level of Health Program Analyst I – OR – a Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university and one year of program-related experience at the level of Health Program Analyst I.  Master’s Degree strongly preferred.Desirable Qualifications: • Experience in policy development and/or implementation;• Experience in program planning, evaluation, and grant management;• Ability to make effective presentations to both professional groups and the public;• Excellent oral and written communication skills; and• Content expertise in tobacco control policy, prevention, and cessation.

Benefits:
Maxim employees are our greatest asset. We offer the following benefits:• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance • 401k Program • Competitive Pay • Flexible Scheduling • Direct Deposit• Positive Work Environment and Internal Bonuses • Travel Benefits (as applicable)• 24 hour on- call serviceSince 1988, Maxim Healthcare Services has become one of the largest employers of clinicians in the nation. At Maxim Staffing Solutions, a division of Maxim Healthcare Services, we’re known for our quality of patient care, commitment to employee development and emphasis on customer service. Maxim knows that you deserve great benefits, flexible scheduling and rewarding assignments, so our Healthcare Recruiters will match your skills, experience and schedule in order to find you the best assignments in top medical facilities. Maxim Recruiters are always available to provide you with the assistance you need to get your job done, so call us today; Maxim has a solution for you.